繊細
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 繊細
1
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; slim
Examples
非常に繊細な問題だ。
It's a very delicate question.
2
sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
Kanji in this Word
繊
17 strokes
Frequency: 1451
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
slender
fine
thin kimono
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
細
11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
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